This didn't go as planned 😑👎🏼

Today's goal was to start framing up the firewall. And in order to do that we have to put the engine in and bolt it to the engine mounts to see where everything fits. Except, when we put the engine in it didn't look right at all 😑 bonus episode • Eventful weekend… swap...
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[@BadChad]

Bonus episode - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUonWAbamIr7c

[@donnummi7220]

How about the body isn't centered on the frame, or the frame is bent or out of alignment, or when you cut the X member out it shifted,.

[@donnummi7220]

Or you don't measure, as just about all the comments suggest.

[@donnummi7220]

The blower hat, you call a intake, is just a air scoop, with butterflies( the red dics)

[@shannonp922]

The engine sits lower on passenger side so the engine is out of level. Easy fix, move motor mount up

[@donnummi7220]

Isn't it more important to have engine centered, for really rather than cosmetically centering by cutting the blower scoop, doesn't this have something to do the overall balance of the vehicle, possibly the handling handling, welcome to Chads Mystery Hr.

[@darrellmailman7457]

Maybe the right side mount is slightly lower then the left.

[@ervinraddatz3117]

That's the first thing I thought of.

[@wilpeck6588]

Spot on

[@robertbeam1809]

your right if you look at the back the trans looks like it down about 1/2 an inch on the right side if you add 1/2 spacer between the mount and the motor it'll push it back to the center with out moving the the motor off center.

[@georgemos5993]

WAAAAAAA😂😅😂 this is a comedy show, right? This Dude has no idea.. Also telling Doug not to be ROUGH...Waaaaa😅😂

[@brianogrady7900]

The frame is flexing because most it is cut away

[@mode1charlie170]

The engine needs to roll a little bit about the crank axis. One engine mount may be a tad higher than the other. 1/16 of an inch will make a huge difference at the blower.

[@cloudy065]

One engine mount is a little bit higher than the other one. Which is making the engine lean to one side. Thats why the drive line looks straight but the top of the motor is a bit off. Lower or raise one of the engine mount. Just cut the bracing off one of the mounts and move it up or down then rebrace it . Easy fix

[@adamwhite4658]

this^

[@mode1charlie170]

@@cloudy065 yea. Thats what i said.

[@johnallen3265]

Exactly what I was thinking. It would only be a tiny adjustment. Right up or left down, probably 1/16".

[@donaldhalls2189]

I'm sure he will fix it before he finishes bracing it all along with the chassis, all the best to you all

[@ScottGiordano-ey4pw]

Definitely a bunch of knuckleheads for a guy that doesn’t hardly use a ruler and eyes everything up by eye is worried about it being in the center !!! check the motor with a level from left side to right side. The motor is not straight. It’s down on the passenger side. You could see it. if it needs to be raised just a little bit that’ll put the carburetor’s right back in the middle of the car.

[@lukeandjilljelsma654]

That's what I thought, It's centered but tilted.

[@virginiaman1960]

@@lukeandjilljelsma654 Just add a washer between the mount an the block

[@InTentZManIpulSation]

What do you mean? Both things are welded in place, no place to put a washer? Lol

[@virginiaman1960]

@@InTentZManIpulSation The block is not welded to the mount

[@lukeandjilljelsma654]

@@InTentZManIpulSation The part that is bolted to the block.

[@fishgrany9088]

Don’t worry fellas it’ll be just like Jolene‘s Bugatti you won’t see it on the street.

[@guajo1706]

Doug's not a kid anymore 👍

[@jodycopeland1]

Obsessive compulsive disorder

[@aaaimauto]

What a waste of time!!!! The breather is the least of your worries. You should be worring about weather the motor will even run!!!! OCD big time!!!

[@virginiaman1960]

I wasn't going to say anything but since you brought it up has anyone heard it run or knows what it came out of, when was the last time did it run or is it like they say it was running when i pulled it out its yours now deal with it. But on the bright side of things lets face it; its a true Hot Wheels It's going to be put on a shelf to look at. Most likely the only time it might be driven will be from one building to another. { I'm not trying to be rude it's just my thoughts don't pay me no mind }

[@ljcdude]

When I am building things I prefer to use a tape measure.

[@maryfaw5655]

I live with a tape and level and marker in my pocket all the time

[@DavidSmith-zv7oq]

And a level

[@ljcdude]

I could probably post something on my site, I'll let you know when I do.

[@ljcdude]

Yeah that's not a good video I'll try to do better. That's my brother's 41 Ford that he built, I'm pretty sure he used a tape measure in the process. Gotta go Beverley Hillbillies is on.

[@ruffnut1000]

@@daddysails8926 awesome that’s nice that you know all that about Chad and his business , but what are YOU building?

[@thepuppetends1]

Those motor mounts…lmao

[@alfedtron9043]

I think you need major help from someone in the know

[@roadstercm6]

This is why the tape measure is your friend. Use it.

[@michaelfisher9573]

Time to switch projects.

[@luckydog-js3nf]

Another half finished halfterpiece in the making

[@NickDanger1957]

Don’t give any ideas

[@jamesray3292]

You need a tapered tool to align it first.

[@leonardzeh8449]

Old saying goes measure twice weld once,when you measure use a measuring tape just what I feel in my belly button

[@travlite8496]

My god take a measuring tape and measure the thing.

[@samlipsit517]

I was thinking a couple of laser lines 😳😳

[@wesliebegay828]

SYs, drive line will fix it, lol

[@richardnelson7098]

Fina ate the tape measure.

[@PhillipWilliamson-sp5ct]

The motor mount on passenger side looks to be twisted. It's a good thing Jolene is there and uses her brain power because Doug is too subservient to voice an honest opinion and Nathan is absent. Sometimes I talk to the video due to lack of thinking on both our parts!

[@richardmcbride7180]

what plan? i have not seen one yet

[@dustinwannamaker6705]

Chads way is maybe measure once cut 3 or 4 times 😂😂

[@davidriccitiello6421]

Laser technology has not entered Chad's usefully tool guide. Oops, I forgot it cost a few dollars. It makes life easier Chad.

[@emiliobruno1003]

Can afford a Corvette

[@donaldhalls2189]

So the average person can afford to go and buy all these tools, he's building it with simple tools 😮 all the best to you all

[@dustinwannamaker6705]

Doesn't measure anything and wonders why things are different

[@rickdaystar477]

Chads motto" We make'em nice because we make'em twice". Always in a big hurry. Why Chad? You expected to know everything? The best in the business don't know everything.

[@Knightryder628]

Howdy 🤠 yall, it’s Monday welcome Bad Chad Nation.

[@ronkay7893]

If the crank center line and the tail of tranny are center on the frame, then the motor is centered. It is a real tall motor. Maybe close to three feet from crank to top of carbs.If one motor mount is a little lower then the other, it would be a bigger difference up top.

[@shannonp922]

The engine isn't level side to side

[@britengineerinmindanaothep9376]

Two grown men struggling to get a bolt in a hole, don't you have a podger or even a tapered punch to line the hole up

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Unbelievable the engine needed to come down!

[@johnhill9196]

I kinda have to say I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thinks one mount (driver's side) could be lowered - that would roll the engine to the driver's side and it would still stay centered (hooray!) - I just love the channel and the car - You all are brilliant 🙂

[@justincasey8888]

The passenger engine might that is misaligned might have dropped down a little causing the engine to sit lower on that side. So the top of the engine is off center.

[@David-rx5eo]

A tape measure would quickly tell you if it is centered. Also, you did not measure when making the motor mounts, so if it is off that is why. Tape measures/rulers and levels are your friend when you want to be precise. Also, using a jack under the transmission would allow you to raise, or low it as needed. Where is the common sense? This episode was hard for me to watch, because I wish I could tell them what to do.

[@howiefeltersnatcher]

Need to watch some KZbin videos to learn how to do mechanical fabrication work This is why you use a tape measure Chad!!!!

[@larrywinemiller794]

Loosen then motor mount bolts, I screamed to myself fifty times to get the bolt in. I am glad you finally got it before I had a stroke. I knew they would get it. Nate needs to be there when they do motor and chassis work, that is his specialty , he is gifted with that ability better than most people.

[@petermoore2574]

The chassis has no strength so it is moving. That is why you had trouble getting the bolts through the second time. You are determined to put that heavy motor into a weak frame and that is exactly the wrong thing to do. Doug is right. Listen to him. To do it your way necessitates a lightweight fake engine for a mockup. But the best way for design, ergonomics, safety, steering, centre of gravity and all other things is to determine the BEST place for the engine for the type of use for that vehicle and then alter the chassis or install a complete front end with susp, brakes with its engine mounts. All of that necessitates body off first. Foundational work done and then alter the body appatures to suit. This isn't hate talk. Is it? But you probably think it is.

[@billkrebs7009]

Engine looks tilled to the right on top

[@chrisrichards1339]

Get the level out .make your life easier.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Did you not see the level on the rocker cover, 😮 all the best to you all

[@chrisrichards1339]

Sure did. What's your point?

[@cloudy065]

You only need to cut the brace off one of the engine mounts and lift it up or down the rebrace the engine mount. Easy fix

[@shannonp922]

He's not that smart

[@MrHowlor5]

Holly shit.... Chad thinks the motor is not centered because one head is further back than the other...... WOW!

[@MrBmxbrawler]

That isn't what he said.

[@justswapit-jsi-8911]

Jolene asked and he corrected her

[@mrkoldkanuck]

Nathan is more of a technician!

[@relaxingblacknoise2395]

Dont forget to let the floor jack down also to level out the car..❤

[@richardbrowne3641]

"THAT ENGINE IS FRUSTRATING TO FIT!" Measure the motor mounts, body mounts, frame, and body. Something shifted. That engine looks like it's 1/2" - 1" inch too far to the right. Why do things always shift after welding? "CRAP!!!" Watching you two is stressing me out. Oh, it's just the breather that's off. Okay. Just a thought: if that engine starts up and the torque will shift it to the left. Maybe the engine center will correct it self.

[@joekever786]

OR check that the engine is Level left to right. the bottom could be good but that would make the top off center

[@robertdehaes7572]

I would start with something called a tape measure, then be sure motor is straight front to back.

[@darrelhunter7431]

He’s struggling today Nate’s not around Nate’s better than him

[@NickDanger1957]

Pull the body and pick up datum and centerline make sure it’s square and box it in then put the body on and fix your twist in the motor.Frame first on this one you lost to much structure chopping it

[@cannabisticannabisticino2718]

Yes, I also think that the firewall is better if it is flat and straight, and then you can make the dashboard however you want. Great work guys 😎👍

[@douglashaslett1731]

Level the frame and then level your motor.

[@richardsmith3905]

Chad and his team do nice work. Todays episodes with the misaligned motor mount bolt was frustrating to watch. They didn't recognize the problem we could see in the Video (motor mount was loose on the engine). We who work on cars and trucks have had these frustrating situations. Taking a break - reevaluating and starting again frequently works. Chad didn't have that opportunity on live tv. Tomorrow it will be explained. Chad just be humble!!!

[@DennisRittenhouse-oj1nv]

Real nice job, Chad I like watching your work

[@oldrider1330]

Good laugh today😅😅

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Awesomely great camera 📷 work Jolene 👌

[@TCW-hw6iw]

Grab yourself a bungee cord and hook the front edge of the door and the lip of the rear fender as a hold open. I may be wrong, but with the jack under the the axle, every time your get in and out of the car it rocks which will change the angle of what your looking at. But dang do I like that engine. Is the blower symetrical, that could also be pulling your eye off line.

[@milllenknuuttila]

Looks like the passenger side motor mount needs to come up slightly, which would move the top to the drivers side. Not changing the crank/trans position

[@edhenry5170]

Where's Nathan, He can figure this out. Looks like Chad needs some serious help...

[@frankducatelli2572]

AGREEEEEEEEEEEEEE WE NEED NATE, NATE NATE LOL

[@Michael-dh1xr]

Amen Brother- Nate is very good, knows his stuff and is outwardly cooperative- never stops thinking…

[@user-ht9ge8gw8u]

Where's Nate!!!!

[@robertdehaes7572]

Loosen motor mounts till they line up and retighten!

[@QUICKIRONS]

Lol they're welded on.

[@peterpete8458]

​@@QUICKIRONS No their not welded on the engine

[@johngersna3263]

​@@peterpete8458Actually, I think that the mounts on the engine block were loose. I thought that I saw them moving when he was raising and lowering the engine. Slot the motor mounts that bolt to the engine block.

[@rickcasey611]

Might save yourself some work if you built or installed the headers before building the dash and firewall.

[@ThompsonAutomotive]

Lmao dude I'm sure that hasn't even crossed his mind with all the insane cutting he's done

[@user-wf3nv7jg1r]

Good you caught every builder hardly ever gets it right on first try its part of the building game good thing is repairs can be done before next step.

[@robames1293]

roll the top of the engine over slightly by dropping engine mount. A small fraction of an inch will influence the top greatly.

[@geraldlong5637]

good job Chad you will get it. you made them all look good thanks for show us how to do it

[@1944chevytruck]

looking good!

[@anthonyprice5615]

Losing off the mounting bolt's x4 will let you get the volt in, then do the four mounting bolt's back up will help you a little, just saying

[@RubinsRacing350]

You said it but know one did it🤣

[@hotrodsales]

Most of us arent trying to criticize but we have been there done that and trying to save you the time and headaches we already covered and learned from..😊

[@wanchuck]

At the cabin enjoying the show relaxing .

[@MarkJones-qn1eg]

Taper the first 3 or 4 threads on the bolt and hammer it in, the rubber mount will center itself. just make sure the bolt is long enough

[@jerromedrakejr9332]

Sometimes I really don't understand him... first, he welded the extra reinforcement without the engine mounted... of course weld pulled the mount! further... loosen the screws that hold the bracket to the engine block a little, and when you get the screw through, tighten them! further... sharpen the screw on the top a bit and it will find its own way! he did everything to create problems... and he succeeded! and... why doesn't he make engine mounts with horizontal screws so he can adjust the position of the engine... when he finds what he wants, make a fixed mount over that!

[@shannonp922]

It would help if the mount was symmetrical 😂

[@jerromedrakejr9332]

@@shannonp922 Symmetric, asymmetric, parabolic or elliptic... no matter what kind of bracket you make, it will have a clearance of a couple of centimeters... you don't need a half-meter-long bracket clearance!

[@randallmeisner4610]

Nice job guys

[@claytgibbons2089]

Like watching step by step in the process. Your Friend 😊

[@desadamson2213]

If you lowered the mount on the drivers side it would solve the problem. Without moving engine it would twist the engine into position.

[@DonAnderson-rh1hj]

I don’t mean to say anything but watching Chad fight that motor , all he needed to do was let the motor down more than he would’ve had such a hard time .

[@user-xz1zj2ff9z]

kinda brings to mind that old expression, trying to put a marshmellow into a pop bottle,sorta thing

[@danielplummer6385]

Hi Chad, Jolene, & Doug! Good video work Jolene!

[@FoxRacingGaming]

Chad: "Dougs a little rough sometimes" Doug: "Its a 460! I gotta be!.. Big Ass Motor" XD

[@billmurphy3700]

As many have said the engine looks to be rolled slightly. That is why crank is aligned but top is off. I would suggest revisiting that one more time. The drive train being misaligned can cause so many problems down the road. It’s prob the one thing you can’t eyeball. Also the firewall your rolling on the inside with “structural “ pieces going down. Are you going to skin both side. When I have done firewalls they were down from engine compartment and when hood opens all you see is sheet metal ? Are you leaving structure peices exposed ?

[@milllenknuuttila]

Passenger side motor mount need to come up a bit is all. Cut and re weld the tubing that holds the bushing once it’s level. Simple

[@moremikey51]

So proud of you chad. Motor is twisted and you push on. Get er done buddy..

[@salmelendrez9095]

Is Nathan in today i love his ingenuity cheers from Los Angels California U.S

[@jeffreyprineschoolproject2921]

When doing the firewall make sure you have things located behind it to Mount brakes boosters and reservoirs and things of that sort. Like plates and tubing

[@steves2241]

I would remove the jack from under the front axle then take a look at it, maybe that it causing it to be off center a little.

[@jeffreymartin8031]

Don't give up keep up the good work and hopefully it will fit and keep on trying Don't give up OK I love watching our KZbin videos they are very educational videos

[@gildayton3566]

You have the motor in but the frame is moving thats why it move frome be for but u do it your way

[@mrcaps1971]

Looking out at the engine from the inside of the car out, the engine needs to roll slightly anti clockwork on its crank axis. The engine is high on the drivers side. Please don't rush it and leave it as is. We all know you guys are better than that. You got this Chad.

[@pjaq3862]

Just file the holes in the engine mount angle things to drop one side of the engine a couple of millimetres.

[@hansboden112]

He needs a drift pin

[@maxyearwood1085]

I keep several tapered punches and center punches for this type work. Just push it in until it lines everything up. Then the bolts will fit.

[@brianschmidt2747]

Chad the motor mounts seem loose the .mounts on the block. Check your video.

[@mattpiilo]

it coming along good chad . If you raise the passenger side mount by 1/4 inch the top of the engine will move around 1 inch toward the driver side because its so tall... Great work guys!

[@danieldivertie]

It is like watching heckle and jeckle trying to put a bolt in the hole

[@billpfeifferjr5497]

If you grind the bolt to a point it makes it easier to drive it through. Like how the stock bolts for the Chevy engines are. May I also suggest bolting the new crossmember mounting bracket to the engine and then tack it to the frame? Had this issue with a 55 Chevy frame. The passenger side mount would not line up properly even though everything was squared up, the bracket on the engine was the issue

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Monday Monday....I think the motor looks pretty darn good 👍 a work in progress 😊..cya tomorrow

[@howiefeltersnatcher]

If the engine isn’t straight, he’ll just drill new holes for the blower plate that’s the bad Chad way lol!! Just put your engine in crooked it doesn’t matter he is more concerned about the blower intake then anything else with no knowledge of driveline angles lol Since the car will probably never be driven Hopefully (because it will have horrible driveline issues) it can just sit in his barn

[@williamenglish4398]

The breathers that you are lining up with are moving around, line the crankshaft up to the centre of the car, that is what Nate did!

[@Frank-mm2wo]

I can't watch this.

[@gildayton3566]

You don't use a level so tell us why it not working😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@markplant2184]

Awesome, Thanks

[@randallcalkins506]

The bolt on the back breather is bent to the right. Put a new stud in it and check the level of the motor from side to side. Firer that thing up and go WHAPIE one good time on the throttle and she'll center herself up

[@murrayg6843]

Awesome

[@scottmason2866]

He put the bracket in backwards when he welded it. He doesn't use a tape so it is side specific.

[@kellykirby8857]

It lines up perfectly with the back window post. The center circle on the blower lines right up.

[@jonnysuperglide]

I’m happy Chad I’m happy with it buddy . I think you did amazing job on that motor mount the whole car for that matter be happy you got Jolene to huge and say it’s in bolted in she is amazing on that camera just take your time we all will watch every day any ways so don’t feel rushed like I said before check the size of your extension cord like the regular orange and yellow will be ok with grinders but welders and any kind of a bigger plasma cutter needs to be on a heavy duty cord for full amps to the welder if you got a 100 foot cord it will not be heavy to give the welder the power it needs to penetrate the metal just trying to help